You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a dynamic team, primarily responsible for patient check-in, financial collections, digital paperwork support, patient communications, and back-office support. This position aims to ensure efficient clinic operations and excellent patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Check-In & Intake: Greet approximately 40 patients on full clinic days, collect photo IDs, gather updated insurance cards, and obtain all necessary consent forms.
• Financial & Copay Collections: Review account balances with patients, explain basic insurance coverage details, and collect payments at check-in/check-out.
• Digital Paperwork Support: Guide patients through new patient paperwork on clinic iPads and provide technical troubleshooting.
• Patient Communications & Call Handling: Answer incoming phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and escalate complex concerns appropriately.
• Back-Office Coverage & Clinical Support: Cross-cover back-office duties, including escorting patients to rooms, taking basic vitals, and assisting during exams/procedures.
• Colorectal & Specimen Handling: Support exams and procedures, including handling specimens and maintaining sanitary exam rooms.

Qualifications

• Front and back office MA experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic insurance knowledge and prior authorization understanding.
• Comfortability with colorectal setting and handling specimens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Athena and gastro/oncology.
• Spanish speaking.

Additional Requirements

Contract-to-Hire opportunity (520 hours) with potential for permanent placement. Predictable Monday–Friday day schedule with no weekend hours.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.